My dear Ellen
I was a scared high school freshman. Most of my close friends in grade school had gone to public school. I was shy and not sure how to make new friends. Then behind me in Algebra class there was this cute short blond who muttered to herself as she correctly solved the problems. Since I was not good at the subject, I listened!! That was just the start of a great friendship. You and I went through all the high school years with all the angst that teen aged girls have and survived to be great friends – I was so happy to be in your wedding to Bill. I have moved far away and we have not been able to see each other very often. We had great fun touring New England and I have enjoyed our short visits with Bubba and friends several years ago and I hope I can lure you and anyone you want to come to New England to see me again. Happy 60th and know that I will join you in the next decade of our lives in a few short months!! I have attached a scan of our freshman pictures and your note to me in our freshman year book – I will still assert that I am a wonderful girl and Sr. Beatrice would be so glad at your correct use of “whom”. I am especially so glad that you said we would be friends for years to come.
Much love celebrating the youth of old age
Your old dear friend Sheila
Talk about a name from the past! The 3 of us shared many fun times together and would love to hear from you Sheila and catch up.
ReplyDeleteAnd it took all these years and Ellen turning 60 for us to reconnect!
Malla Tomlinson Brandenberger